douglas fishing reels DXF 2 Fly Rod Series The ERA – Outstanding performance at an entry level price Douglas ERA Fly Rod 8'8"

Examined side-by-side, the 40 and 50 size models would appear to be on a par for size, with the only obvious difference being the spool width/capacity is bigger on the 50

If youre chasing the ultimate in versatility, these reels have the Aussie fisho sorted

I will turn towards the Shad Rap when fishing in clear water conditions, and I'll depend on the Flicker Shad when faced with fishing in dirty water conditions, as the colors I use stand out a little more

Below: Llyn Clywedog trout catches from March

While I wouldve appreciated a longer rod when slip-floating along deeper weed edges, the 780S SR still handled the job well